Tag: Abu Dhabi
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ADFF 2012
It’s hard to believe yet another year of the film festival was upon us. With all of the busyness going on, I wasn’t even sure about attending any films as I can barely stay awake past 8pm during the weekdays. In past years, I’ve gone from attending around 10 films over the week-long festival to…
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Randomness…
I have a few thoughts mulling around, but no time at the moment to get to writing on it… So, instead, here are some photos from life here in the crazy Dhabs! [shashin type=”photo” id=”6243,6242,6241″ size=”small” columns=”max” order=”user” position=”center”]
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Gardening – Part 4
It’s been a rather long while since I’ve updated on my balcony garden. Things are coming right along, I think. The tomato plants are starting to flower. My beans are producing baby beans and also flowering. The herbs are growing like crazy and all the other plants are going strong. My only disappointment are the…
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Kayaking in the mangroves
Kayaking in the mangroves has been an activity that seemed fun to try and with the cooler weather, it’s a good time of year to do it. Before MJ arrived, Groupons had a deal for a kayaking tour and so R got us coupons for it. The location is not far from our apartment, which…
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Al Dhafra Festival 2011
The Al Dhafra Festival happens each year out in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate. The festival includes the camel beauty contest, camel racing, date packaging contest, a souk (market) of local items and much more. Although it is just over two-hours drive (one-way) to get there, we decided to go for it since…
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Sade in Abu Dhabi
On December 16, 2011, Sade performed at Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi. When I heard she was coming, I was super interested, but in keeping with my vow to only attend concerts if they are free or I’m willing to pay for the seated tickets, I wasn’t sure. The cost of the seated tickets were…
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Pottery Update
It takes a while for me to finish projects in pottery because of the time it takes to fire and glaze as well as I can be somewhat inconsistent in attending classes. However, a full batch of items were finished up last week and so here they are! [shashin type=”photo” id=”4399,4400,4401,4402,4403,4404,4405,4406,4407,4398,4397″ size=”small” columns=”max” order=”user” position=”center”]
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Britney in AD
This time of year is a busy one in Abu Dhabi with events like Formula One, which bring in big names for concerts after the races. Although I hadn’t planned on going to many concerts this year, I already feel like a music groupie. When they announced that Britney Spears was coming to town, I…
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Vacay Day 4 in AD
One night with not enough sleep and then having to wake up earlier than desired today has led to a tired Tara. Also, I’m wondering if the cloudy weather has triggered my migraine today or if it’s from being tired or a series of sources. In any case, it’s not very convenient for vacay! 🙁…
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‘It’s so hard to find good help, these days…’
Although I should not complain about getting good help when the Western world sees it as a luxury, in this part of the world, it’s a way of life. With both of us studying and working full-time, one area that gets lost is a regular and thorough cleaning. Since most people hire housekeepers/nannies/maids, who are…
